Taste Etna's most celebrated volcanic wines — Nerello Mascalese and Carricante — at Gambino, a fourth-generation estate rated 4.8/5 on Tripadvisor with over 1,000 reviews. A private sommelier-led tasting in the cellar, paired with local cheeses and antipasti, is pure Sicilian luxury.
What to expect
A private transfer (40 minutes) carries you into the vine-quilted slopes of Etna Nord, arriving at the estate's elegant stone cantina. Your sommelier walks the terraced vineyards, explaining how altitude, volcanic minerals, and the scirocco wind shape each vintage. Back in the barrel cellar, four to six wines are poured — from the bright mineral Carricante white to a structured aged Nerello Mascalese — paired with local charcuterie, caciocavallo cheese, and Sicilian olives. You depart with a curated bottle selection, packed for travel.
Good to know
Book the private tasting directly at gambinowinery.com, requesting the 'private reserve experience'. Allow 3–3.5 hours including transfers. Combine perfectly with an Alcantara Gorges visit on the same day. Confirm the winery's current seasonal opening hours when booking.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Giardini Naxos — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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